Free business workshops to be offered in September

West Business Development Center will be presenting the following workshops in September. All are free and are one hour unless noted otherwise.

• Emergency Preparation: How to Protect Your Business Before It’s Too Late will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 8 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Be aware and prepare! Ensuring your small business can survive a disaster should be top of mind. Learn what you need to do to prepare for the next emergency. Sign up today. https://tinyurl.com/ spkeesnx

• Business Balance: Time Management-get What You Want Done on Tuesday, Sept. 14 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Do you use time to your best advantage or spend too much of it being distracted from what really matters? Get practical advice and tips for effectively planning in order to achieve your personal and professional goals. https:// tinyurl.com/7hhwdbmk

• California Relief Grant Q&A: Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 1:30 p.m. (30 minute webinar) Are you a small business owner or nonprofit trying to figure out how to proceed with this new round of the California Relief Grant program? Join this open Q&A to get all of your California Relief Grant questions answered live. https:// tinyurl.com/yafjthrx

• Introduce Your Business to the Internet on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. Learn about the benefits of using the internet as a platform to attract more clients, and get more business. https:// tinyurl.com/jakjz3s3

• Artists in Action: Can I Make a Living Doing This? On Wednesday, Sept. 22 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Do you dream about being an artist? If so, perhaps you ask yourself “Can I make a living doing this?” Join us to figure out what you need to make to make a living, and how to place a value on your time and your art. https://tinyurl.com/2tn2we5j

• ABC’S of Linkedin: On Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. Lani Lott tackles the ABCS of Linkedin in her instructive hands-on session. Learn the difference between a personal profile and a business page and how they each can be used to strengthen your online presence. https://tinyurl. com/2z7ft5jt

• Artists in Action: Art World Landscape-options for Artists and Their Art on Thursday, Sept. 23 at noon. Explore a variety of career paths in the art world and learn to define your goals with Ray Beldner, an art educator. These Artists in Action workshops are a great connector for artists of all stripes. https://tinyurl.com/cdpaxmxh

• California Relief Grant Q & A: Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1:30 p.m. (30 minute webinar) Are you a small business owner or nonprofit trying to figure out how to proceed with this new round of the California Relief Grant program? Join this open Q&A to get all of your California Relief Grant questions answered live. https:// tinyurl.com/57jpr7rw

• Balancing Digital Marketing with Traditionalresetting Your Marketing Strategy for 2022 on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. Learn some new tips to find new audiences while retaining the markets you’ve already built and how to apply fresh appeal to your marketing campaigns. https://tinyurl. com/3tjuacbs